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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00399 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0014] July-August 1776 |
| Title | Letter of introduction and behest of George Washington from Samuel Webb to Henry Knox requesting cannon |
| Date | 29 July 1776 |
| Author | Webb, Samuel Blachley (1753-1807) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Upon the direction of George Washington, provides a letter of introduction for a Mr. Belton, who was recommended by a member of the Continental Congress, to make "some experiments on the Enemies Ships." Requests that Knox assist Belton, give him three canons, and keep the operation a secret. At the time, Webb was one of Washington's aides. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History President Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Continental Congress Congress Science and Technology Navy |
| People | Webb, Samuel Blachley (1753-1807) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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